Question 1

does leprosy cause death?

Accepted Answer

Leprosy: According to World Health Organization “Mortality in leprosy is often not considered important since the disease is rarely an immediate cause of death.” Indirect effects of Lepromatous Leprosy ^ mortality 3.5 to 4 x higher than general population. Non-lepromatous Leprosy mortality rate was up to 2 x higher than general population.

Question 2

what are your symptoms if you get leprosy?

Accepted Answer

Two major types: Lepromatous type has thickened skin and nerves and progressive loss of skin and tissue from the coldest part of the body, e.G, hands feet, nose etc.  Tuberculoid type affects nerves and causes loss of sensation, pigment changes and ulcers.

Question 3

symptoms of leprosy are curable or not?

Accepted Answer

Early detection....: The for the treatment to be sucessfull  early detection it is the key. Yes it will cure it.

Question 4

is numbness a common symptom of leprosy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Skin lesions are the primary external sign.[3] left untreated, leprosy can be progressive, causing permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes.

Question 5

how can the microbe cause damage to the affected organ for leprosy?

Accepted Answer

Hansen&#x27;s Disease: (AKA leprosy) There may be loss of body parts due to inability to feel pain leading to recurrent injuries &amp; secondary infections. Granulomas can form on nerves, eyes, skin &amp; in respiratory tract.

Question 6

i was a patient of leprosy and after taking the treatment i am cured but it cause some damages can that be cured?

Accepted Answer

Be more specific: Without saying what kind of damage you received from the treatment, it's impossible to say if it's reversible or not.

Question 7

can nose bleeds be a symptom of leprosy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: F leprosy damages the lining of the nose, it can cause frequent nosebleeds and constant stuffiness.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of hansen disease?

Accepted Answer

Leprosy: There are multiple forms of hansen disease, major ones being lepromatous, characterized by disfiguring skin lesions affecting face, hands and feet with loss of tissue.  Tuberculoid leprosy caused painful neuropathy, later loss of sensation and loss of fingers, toes, nasal septum etc. Check this site:
http://www.Webmd.Com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/leprosy-symptoms-treatments-history.

Question 9

can you catch leprosy anywhere in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but there are very few active cases of leprosy and you must have close contact in order that the disease is transmitted.

Question 10

does anyone know about the prevalence of leprosy ( the hansen disease) in the u.s.)?

Accepted Answer

Really rare: Almost all cases are from immigrants carrying the disease to the us.  When detected they are sent to carville, louisiana for treatment and to isolate them from the general public.  The incidence is tiny.

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